Very friendly staff and professional, the breakfast menu was excellent, relaxing atmosphere and comfortable lounge. Would definitely recommend this hotel. Ideal location and plenty of restaurants nearby.

Christine,
United Kingdom

Very friendly and efficient reception and we got lucky with the parking. Room large and comfortable but as it was on top floor of annex just under roof it was hot initially - and I mean HOT (on 27/28 July 2018). This improved quickly, however, and night's sleep good. Bathroom superb. Breakfast very good indeed. Just what we needed as a break in a round-Dorset tour.

Gillian,
United Kingdom

Great location very central. Staff, especially in breakfast room, were good.

Mae,
United Kingdom

Good selection for breakfast bits and an all-around nice English breakfast

Barry,
United Kingdom

Well-located, old-fashioned listed building near museums and main street. Staff friendly. Small seating area by car park for drinking/smoking. Handcooked breakfasts available at no extra.

Mark,
United Kingdom

The room and ensuite was superb . The tea and coffee making facilities were excellent.

Keith,
United Kingdom

Had to book in at short notice, they were welcoming and made us comfortable nothing was to much trouble.

Staff were friendly and helpful. I arrived early for check in and was really tired and wanted to get into my room. The receptionist got me a drink and made sure I was comfortable in the lounge while I waited, then came to tell me when my room was ready and even took me up there, carrying my luggage too.

The Wessex Royale is a delightful Georgian hotel with an excellent location in the center of Dorchester. It has free Wi-Fi and a restaurant.

All rooms have premium digital TV channels, free Wi-Fi and modern private bathrooms with a bathtub and shower.

The Wessex Royale is ideal for a relaxing break. The hotel was built in 1756 and its classic features include fireplaces, paneling and a magnificent grand staircase.

The restaurant is fully refurbished and air conditioned. It is open each evening and serves traditional and exciting new dishes and several wines. The fantastic residents’ lounge has comfortable chairs, a warm and cozy fire and drinks.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Best Western Wessex Royale Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Oct 14, 2005
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“Very friendly and efficient reception and we got lucky with the parking. Room large and comfortable but as it was on top floor of annex just under roof it was hot initially - and I mean HOT (on 27/28 July 2018). This improved quickly, however, and night's sleep good. Bathroom superb. Breakfast very good indeed. Just what we needed as a break in a round-Dorset tour.”

“Staff were friendly and helpful. I arrived early for check in and was really tired and wanted to get into my room. The receptionist got me a drink and made sure I was comfortable in the lounge while I waited, then came to tell me when my room was ready and even took me up there, carrying my luggage too.”

Beatriz

눉There was no air conditioned and very laud to sleep with open window.

눇Matraze a Little old.

Stayed in August 2018

Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Anonymous

United Kingdom

6.3

Pleasant

• Leisure trip

• Family with young children

• Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)

• Stayed 1 night

눉The bed however was very soft. The restaurant was also closed for the night. Breakfast is very expensive.

눇Accommodating for families with a family room which catered for 4.

Stayed in August 2018

Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Johan

Belgium

1 helpful vote

7.9

Good

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• 2 rooms

• Stayed 1 night

눇Breakfast not so tasty as it could be

Stayed in August 2018

Reviewed: August 6, 2018

Mich

United Kingdom

6.7

“Lovely Staff”

• Business trip

• Group of friends

• Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

눉a bit overpriced and cleanliness wasn't the best.

눇great location and really lovely staff!

Stayed in August 2018

Reviewed: July 29, 2018

Gillian

United Kingdom

9.2

“Enjoyed the stay (and the Indian restaurant from staff recommendation); must tidy up paperwork.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Deluxe Double Room

• Stayed 1 night

눉Checkout. I was told that the bill had been paid using the credit card used to guarantee the room without offering me the chance to pay with a different card or cash. I phoned to ask for the paperwork to be emailed to me but this was not done, so other than the Booking.com confirmation I have no record of our stay.

눇Very friendly and efficient reception and we got lucky with the parking. Room large and comfortable but as it was on top floor of annex just under roof it was hot initially - and I mean HOT (on 27/28 July 2018). This improved quickly, however, and night's sleep good. Bathroom superb. Breakfast very good indeed. Just what we needed as a break in a round-Dorset tour.

Stayed in July 2018

Reviewed: July 25, 2018

Nick

United Kingdom

2 helpful votes

7.1

“Disappointing”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Double Room with Four Poster Bed

• Stayed 2 nights

눉The Bathroom was cramped, we were lucky to get the last parking space otherwise it would have been very inconvenient. The advertising was misleading as it said there was parking. I searched for Bed & Breakfast only to find breakfast was not included in the already high price for accommodation of this type. The were no evening meals being served on the Friday night when we arrived - simply not acceptable at the price we paid for the room and this was not made clear when we booked. Had we not been forced to pay the entire fee in advance we would not have stayed the second night.

눇The décor was relaxing, comfortable and stylish

Stayed in July 2018

Reviewed: July 18, 2018

John

United Kingdom

8.8

“A good stay.”

• Business trip

• Couple

• Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

눉We have stayed before, so we knew there would be traffic noise, and there is not much that can be done about that. It would have been convenient to have been able to have an evening meal in the hotel.

눇Very comfortable, ideal for what we wanted.

Stayed in July 2018

Reviewed: July 16, 2018

Andrew

United Kingdom

8.3

Very Good

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Double Room with Four Poster Bed

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

눉No coffee in the room, didn't realise until the morning

눇Surprisingly quiet

Stayed in July 2018

Reviewed: July 13, 2018

Mae

United Kingdom

7.1

“Excellent venue if visiting locally”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Twin Room

• Stayed 3 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

눉Old fashioned and in need of upgrading other than ground floor which is fine. Our second floor room required a flight of stairs after the lift. (No offer of help with suitcase) No air-conditioning.

Barry

United Kingdom

5.4

“Cost to much for what other hotels are offering would not recommend this hotel due to the price”

• Leisure trip

• Group of friends

• Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

눉Very unhappy with the size of the room for the amount of money it cost. When friends stay around the corner in a much more spacious and luxurious hotel, For less money it may have just been the room that was selected to me but it was like the cleaners cupboard which i was not expecting at £290 pounds for a two-night stay when booked months ago. Also, the bed was like an amok uncomfortable, to say the least. was like laying in an amok

눇Good selection for breakfast bits and an all-around nice English breakfast

Stayed in July 2018

Reviewed: July 2, 2018

Mark

United Kingdom

1 helpful vote

7.9

“Old-fashioned, well-located, might want to avoid third floor and check for weddings in advance.”

• Leisure trip

• Solo traveler

• Single Room

• Stayed 2 nights

눉As listed building no lift, I was on 3rd floor, they do offer to carry bags. I was there during June heatwave, no aircon and hot and stuffy even with windows open. Out most of the time so didn't bother me but the hotel hosts all-day weddings, so quite lively until about midnight, potential guests may want to check beforehand if don't like noise.

눇Well-located, old-fashioned listed building near museums and main street. Staff friendly. Small seating area by car park for drinking/smoking. Handcooked breakfasts available at no extra.

Stayed in June 2018

Reviewed: June 30, 2018

Keith

United Kingdom

10

“Very comfortable, friendly and helpful staff.. Cleanliness and decor was very good.”

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Deluxe Double Room

• Stayed 4 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

눉The waiting staff at breakfast were changed each morning which I found unsatisfactory and they appeared to lack experience. The parking was insufficient for the amount of spaces required.

눇The room and ensuite was superb . The tea and coffee making facilities were excellent.

Stayed in June 2018

Reviewed: June 24, 2018

Olga

United Kingdom

5.5

Fair

• Leisure trip

• Couple

• Double Room

• Stayed 2 nights

• Submitted from a mobile device

눉Can hear everything next door. Absolutely no soundproofing

눇Room ok

Stayed in June 2018

Reviewed: June 23, 2018

Susan

Australia

10

“Great”

• Leisure trip

• Family with young children

• 2 rooms

• Stayed 1 night

눉Everything was great

눇Had to book in at short notice, they were welcoming and made us comfortable nothing was to much trouble.

Stayed in June 2018

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